1. What functions does the CSO perform as a global intermediary? How does these functions help expand the economic pie in the diamond industry? Around 1930s De Beers bought up their bankrupted “single” consumer‚ London syndicate‚ and named it De Beers central selling organization (CSO)‚ which was helping out De Beers as its: • Wholly-owned distributor. CSO controlling around 80% of the world’s diamond supply. This strategy controlled De Beers’ vast supply and enabled to maintain its prices high
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Humans find resonance in connections to ideas‚ values and concepts. Art and literature are shaped by the society in which they are made. In this‚ the values of the contextual society will impact‚ in some way‚ upon the outcome come of the piece of work as the creator seeks to appeal to their audience. However‚ the values presented by Shakespeare in his tragedy‚ written in the 15th century‚ Richard III (RIII) transcend Shakespeare’s contextual world and coincide with the values we hold today. The continuing
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The economy of India is the eleventh largest economy in the world by nominal GDP[2] and the fourth largest by purchasing power parity (PPP).[10]Following strong economic reforms from the socialist inspired economy of a post-independence Indian nation‚ the country began to develop a fast-paced economic growth‚ as free market principles were initiated in 1990 for international competition and foreign investment. India is an emerging economic power with a very large pool of human and natural resources
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The Appleton Museum of Art Central Florida College April 6‚ 2012 The Appleton Museum is undeniably a treasured gem to the Central Florida area. Many residents to the region are unaware of the history located right in their backyards. I’ve lived in the area my entire life and never had any knowledge of this incredible gallery. When I caught wind of the assignment‚ my initial thought was that I was going to have to go visit an old‚ beat up building that displays some prints that great artists
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affairs. The empire produced a large surplus of grain and had a class of free peasants who participated in the army and in turn got land to keep the agricultural economy strong. Craftsmen from this area were known for producing glassware‚ textiles‚ gems‚ jewelry‚ fine gold‚ and silver metalwork‚ and eventually silk‚ which brought economic success to the Byzantine Empire. Emperors of the Byzantine Empire treated the churches as part of their government. They elected the patriarch of Constantinople
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Year 12 EAL SAC2: Oral Presentation -----------Do we need more CCTV cameras? Good morning Ms Elder and my classmates‚ today Chelsea and I are going to talk about the CCTV cameras in Australia. CCTV cameras are closed-circuit television cameras transmitting signals to places where filmed footage may be monitored by security staff. In 1981‚ the first CCTV camera was installed in a major road in Melbourne. Its purpose was to help with the traffic for a forthcoming Commonwealth
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family) while some unfortunate ones got captured and made to work in the mines like Solomon. They were made to mine for diamonds‚ blood diamonds. These gems are used to fund wars throughout the country. While working in the mines‚ Solomon chanced upon a huge pink diamond. He was caught by the commander of the rebels while he was trying to hide the gem. The government forces then arrived‚ making the commander unable to do anything about the diamond. Solomon was able to bury it and then was put to jail
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home everyday‚ after school. Scout was the kid that caught my interest. Scout was intelligent‚ and smart. She was not like most girls‚ she played with and like the boys. She was tough‚ tough enough‚ like her brother‚ Gem and Dill. Thats probably where she got it from. Dill and Gem are tough kids‚ and sometimes girls grow up in that environment. Also‚ her father is taking care of her‚ and she didn’t have a mother‚ so she didn’t grow up with another female example. I knew that she was special and
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Workshop 4 Diamonds in North America “Don’t you know diamonds are a girl’s best friend?” Many female pop stars throughout the ages have sung about this precious gem. What is it about this element? Is it because its peculiar shape‚ variety of colors and flawless clarity? Who knows? The fascination of this gem has been in effect since the dark ages. To find one or even purchase one makes someone feel like royalty. A country
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Threatening the relationship between O-lan and Wang Lung‚ Lotus slowly tears the couple apart even more than they were before. Earlier in the novel‚ during the raid of an aristocrat’s home‚ O-lan finds many valuable gems within the walls. Once money becomes a necessity‚ Wang Lung asks for the gems in order to grant them to the House of Hwang in return for additional land. O-lan is allowed to keep only two of her choosing and she quickly decides on two pearls: And he was moved by something he did not understand
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